--Last model year
for current generation Dodge Viper
-- More exclusive than ever before with more than 7,600 possible
appearance combinations available for limited production run of
500 cars
-- Two new exterior colors, including Toxic Orange Pearl Coat
and Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
-- New wider, dual racing stripe pattern
-- Revised fifth gear ratio
-- New wing endplate and revised wing profile on American Club
Racer (ACR) model
-- Short-throw shifter on ACR model
-- Various special, limited-edition models available across 2010
lineup

Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec
2, 2009 - To celebrate the final production year of the current
generation Dodge Viper SRT10, Dodge plans to deliver a vehicle
lineup like no other since the introduction of the iconic American
sports car in 1992.

At the heart of the 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 remains the venerable
8.4-liter (510 cu. in.) V-10 engine that produces 600 (450 kW)
horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. (760 N•m) of torque. Benchmark
performance numbers, including 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds,
quarter-mile time in the mid 11-second range and 0-100-0 mph in 11
seconds flat, and a top speed of 202 mph, continue to prove how the
serious, race-inspired, street-legal two-seater performs without
apology.

Body style offerings remain unchanged with the availability of
Roadster and Coupe models along with the ACR (American Club Racer)
package. Approximately 500 vehicles will be built for the 2010 model
year.

With the introduction of two new exterior colors–Toxic Orange Pearl
Coat and Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat–Dodge Viper SRT10 is now
available in 12 different colors – the most regularly available
choices in one model year. And with six stripe options in the new
wider configuration, five different interior color combinations,
four different wheel choices and three available interior bezels;
the 2010 Viper SRT10 will be available in more than 7,600
combinations–the most for any one model year–significantly adding to
the exclusivity of each car like never before.

New across the Viper lineup is a shorter fifth gear ratio (changing
from 0.74 to 0.80) for improved high-speed acceleration and higher
straightaway speeds. Acceleration from 0-200 mph has improved by 14
seconds. This improvement is a direct result of the Chrysler Group
LLC Street and Racing Technology team’s experience at the 12.9-mile
Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany where during the
lap-record run in 2008, it was found that a revised gear ratio would
have resulted in higher top gear acceleration and a quicker lap
time.

The Viper SRT10 channels its power through a ZF Sachs twin-disc
clutch that reduces rotating inertia by 18 percent, reduces
clutch-pedal effort and improves engagement feel. Transferring power
to the rear wheels is a heavy-duty six-speed manual transmission.

Stopping power is another carefully developed part of the Viper
SRT10 equation, with 14-inch brake rotors gripped by Brembo 44/40
dual-opposing piston calipers in the front and Brembo 42/38
dual-opposing calipers in the rear. This system results in
world-class braking performance of 60-0 mph in less than 100 feet.

The Dodge Viper SRT10
ACR receives a new short-throw shifter in 2010 for enhanced driver
experience and better performance. The rear wing profile and end
plates are redesigned to further optimize the vehicle aerodynamics
and improve rear yaw downforce. These changes combined with the new
fifth gear ratio result in an increased top speed of 4 mph (to 184
mph for the ACR model).

The aerodynamic package features a carbon fiber “fanged” splitter in
front and adjustable carbon-fiber wing with seven-position
stanchions that allow up to an amazing 1,000 lbs. of downforce at
150 mph. Lightweight wheels, two-piece slotted StopTech brake rotors
and Michelin PS Cup tires round out the Dodge Viper ACR package.

New Special, Limited-edition
Models

Numerous special,
limited-edition models are planned for the 2010 model year,
including the Dodge Viper ACR 1:33 Edition, which will pay tribute
to the new production car lap record set on Nov. 24 at Laguna Seca
raceway. The unique two-tone Black Clear Coat/Red Clear Coat
exterior color scheme on this model is the opposite form of the
original Viper ACR. Interior highlights include piano black console
bezels with red gauge highlights complemented with red accent
stitching in the seats. Only 33 cars will be produced as 1:33
Edition Viper ACR models.

The 2010 Vooodoo-edition Viper ACR will feature an all Black Clear
Coat exterior with a Graphite Driver’s Stripe outlined in red. Only
10 cars will be produced with the unique striping on both the
exterior, as well as on the steering wheel.

Additional special edition models will be announced closer to their
individual introductions. Pricing on the 2010 Dodge Viper lineup
also will be announced at a later date.